REVELATION - Theology 9A Semester Review

Question 1

Jesus' "parable" of the sheep and goats is about God's Justice - those who take care of others' needs will be rewarded.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Moral readings of scripture are about how one should live; spiritual readings are what God meant to convey in writing.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Psalm 139:14 reads “I praise you, because I am wonderfully made." What Key Theme of Scripture is best present here?

Accepted Answer

Right relationship with God

Question 4

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Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The genre of the Bible's last book, the "Book of Revelation", is apocalyptic literature, a sort of symbolic narrative.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

What is the list of books that Christians believe are divinely inspired Scripture called?

Accepted Answer

The Biblical canon

Question 7

A sure way to know if a biblical passage is from the New Testament is if it mentions Jesus by name.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Which of these are sources of Revelation in the world?

Accepted Answer

Scripture (written words of Revelation), Personal experiences in life, The natural world, Traditions of believers in God

Question 9

When we read Genesis 1-11, what should we do to best understand the biblical author’s intentions?

Accepted Answer

Consider the context of the stories

Question 10

In the biblical citation Psalm 23:1-7, the 1-7 refers to the chapter numbers.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Which of these is not an example of an information source used by biblical authors in writing their books?

Accepted Answer

The Internet

Question 12

Which of these is not a primary genre of books in Scripture?

Accepted Answer

Science fiction

Question 13

In the traditional wisdom of the Israelites, when people suffer, it’s because they are being punished for sin.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

The order that books are placed in the Bible are exactly the same as the order they were written.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Jeremiah 31:33:“I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” What Key Theme of Scripture is best present here?

Accepted Answer

Covenant

Question 16

What is REVELATION?

Accepted Answer

God revealing who God is to human beings

Question 17

The feast that celebrates the liberation of Israel from slavery is called "Pentecost".

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Which part of the Old Testament contains the first five books - the story from creation to Israel at the Promised Land?

Accepted Answer

The Pentateuch

Question 19

Which of these is not a conception (idea) of God we know from revelation?

Accepted Answer

God does not fulfill God's promises

Question 20

How does God rescue the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

God sends ten plagues to Egypt, ending with an angel of death

Question 21

Genesis 12-50 traces the story of Abraham, his son Isaac, and Isaac's son Jacob. What are their descendants known as?

Accepted Answer

Israelites

Question 22

Which two works of philosophy in the Bible's Wisdom books have different ideas than usual about why people suffer?

Accepted Answer

Job and Ecclesiastes

Question 23

Contextual readings take a text as happening word-for-word; Literal readings use historical context to understand it.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

In Exodus 3, when Moses talks to the burning bush, it is a direct divine revelation (God speaking directly to him).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

"Divine inspiration" means that both God and human beings are the true authors of Scripture.

Accepted Answer

True

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